Earn, Save, and Live Joyfully.
In an effort to increase an otherwise shrinking population the German government introduced a monetary subsidy to encourage working couples to have children. The subsidy worth up to 25,200 euros ($33,470) took effect on January 1, 2007. The new subsidy grants German parents two-thirds of their net monthly salary, up to a maximum of 1,800 … Read more
After a lot of contemplation I decided to remove the specific details of my net worth that were previously posted here. I enjoyed the comments though… so rather than delete the whole post, I’m just deleting the details.
If a cashier handed you too much change, would you keep it? Does the amount of the mistake matter? For instance, would you keep an extra $5 but return an additional $100? The Cashier Gave Me an Extra Ten Dollars with My Change ABC News Primetime ran an experiment to determine what people would do when … Read more
Since my surgery last November, it’s been difficult to lift anything heavy, so I’ve recently decided to start purchasing pet supplies online. After all, trying to lug heavy litter boxes and cans of cat food off the grocery store shelves can be a real pain. This is another one of those examples, where I probably … Read more
I’m sure most of you out there in the personal finance blogging world use Ebates.com. The following is a chart showing my cash back during this holiday season. Unfortunately this chart does not display the amount of money I saved through online coupons, free shipping, etc, but receiving a check for $73.88, for items I … Read more
This year I resolve to set aside 15 minutes each day doing something just for me. If I’m lucky I’ll figure out how to turn 15 minutes into 30 minutes or even an hour, but for starters I’m sticking with just 15 minutes. In 15 minutes I can meditate, stretch, write in my blog, take … Read more
Last year my husband and I held our first annual financial meeting. Some of our discussions revolved around large goals and dreams, like saving for retirement and pursuing our passions. But we also discussed smaller goals and aspirations. Out of the discussions came a very simple financial resolution… to cook five meals at home each … Read more
A friend of mine seems to keep the whole city employed. On a weekly basis she pays for a dog walker, a housekeeper and a personal trainer. Not to mention the financial advisor and accountant who she pays on a semi-annual or annual basis. She and her husband have recently purchased new cars and made … Read more
I know, I know how can I blog about after Christmas sales when Christmas hasn’t even begun. This ones for a good cause though… When the after Christmas sales begin I plan to buy new LED Christmas lights for the tree. I found this chart comparing the cost of the old Christmas tree lights to … Read more
I made reference yesterday to Eric Tyson, the author of Personal Finance for Dummies. The following is a list of the author’s best tips for handling bills, investments, and balancing work with life. Here is the run down: A budget is not the best way to save more. Tyson says a budget is a like … Read more